SOLUTION: in 2003, gold sold for $535 an ounce but today an ounce of gold sells for $1530. Whats is the percent increase?

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Question 926263: in 2003, gold sold for $535 an ounce but today an ounce of gold sells for $1530. Whats is the percent increase?
Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) About Me  (Show Source):
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( (1530 - 535)/535 ) * 100 = 185.98 %
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